Philadelphia's oldest residents celebrated life with family and friends.
Anna Henderson, who is the oldest Philadelphian at 109, feels honored to be here.
"I know more, and I can think very well, so I think God blessed me," Anne said.
Mayor Michael Nutter cut the cake and asked the centenarians for advice on living a long, happy life.
"To get to 100, I think is truly an accomplishment. This is an event the city has been a part of for a long time, and I'm going to make sure we continue it," Mayor Nutter said.
104-year-old Ayzman Lazar, a decorated veteran from Russia, has lived in Philadelphia for 15 years. His biggest regret is that he never learned English.
He says that a diet with lots of fish and vegetables helps him stay sharp.
99-year-old Daniel Rendine joins the centenarian club in July. He says, do everything in moderation.
"I never overdid anything and as I said before I'm not afraid to take a drink," Daniel said.
George Kennedy Senior just turned 100 on Wednesday. He says the most important life lessons are outside the classroom.
"If I had gone by what they were teaching in the colleges, I wouldn't be here now," George said.
Another centenarian, Anne Reisbord, says the best way to stay young is to keep the brain moving. Two years ago, she took up a new hobby, writing poetry.
"When I was 98 years old, something happened and I got a burst of creativity," Anne said.
The biggest secret to living a long life, according to these folks, is living each year to the fullest.
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